Finding the Third Proportional to 150,700 and 233,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,700 and 233,136 is: 360,666.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,700 : 233,136 = 233,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,700/233,136 = 233,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,700x = 233,136 × 233,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,700x = 54,352,394,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,352,394,496/150,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,666.19
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